Harvinder Singh wins historic archery gold in Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Harvinder Singh, a 33-year-old Indian archer, made history on Wednesday by becoming the first from his country to secure a gold medal at the Paralympics.In a decisive final match, he outclassed Poland's Lukasz Ciszek with a score of 6-0 (28-24, 28-27, 29-25).Harvinder, who is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Economics, had previously won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics after losing to Kevin Mather of the USA in the semifinals.This time, he showcased his exceptional skills and determination by winning five consecutive matches in a single day, displaying no signs of fatigue or nervousness.The Indian archer's achievement is all the more remarkable considering that both his legs are impaired due to the side effects of dengue treatment he underwent as a toddler.Harvinder's gold m...